David Crisafulli
Labor accuses LNP of inflating project ‘blowouts’ to claim future wins
The LNP went to the election with a little-detailed promise of delivering projects on time and on budget – Labor has made the most explicit claim yet as to how.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
Qld real estate lobby calls for probe into ‘onslaught’ of tenancy law changes
The body wants a proposed productivity commission to review the social and economic impacts of a swathe of rental reforms.
- by Matt Dennien
Breach of bail drives lift in kids court numbers as detention strains
The Childrens Court president used a report to warn about the “struggle” with growing incarceration numbers – which the LNP expects new laws to push higher.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP’s ‘adult time’ youth crime laws pass parliament with Labor backing
While opposition MPs highlighted concerns raised by stakeholders, and the fast-tracked process, all supported the laws – though one is considering her future.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP blocks Labor move for more scrutiny of youth crime laws
Parliamentary debate has begun over the government’s controversial proposed laws, with Labor trying – and failing – to have key parts delayed until early 2025.
- by Matt Dennien
Updated
Government
‘Lost for words’: LNP bans parliamentary debate on abortion laws
Premier David Crisafulli’s election campaign was plagued by unanswered questions about how he would manage differing views in his party, and the parliament.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
The LNP MPs paid extra to lead scrutiny of the government’s new laws
While those elevated to chair parliamentary committees may get less attention than ministers or opposition frontbenchers, they wield a lot of influence.
- by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli uses new data to defend youth crime laws ‘incompatible’ with human rights
Premier David Crisafulli has defended his government’s new youth crime laws after his own attorney-general conceded they would be a violation of human rights.
- by Cameron Atfield
Queensland first home buyers urged to rent out a room after rule change
While acting on one election promise pitched to help ease historic housing affordability woes, the housing minister conceded others “won’t happen overnight”.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP MPs rubber-stamp controversial youth justice changes for vote
A parliamentary committee tasked with brief scrutiny of the hardline proposed laws have waded through hearings and 186 submissions. The verdict split along party lines.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
How the LNP bypassed key Games partners to pick its own review team
When the month-old government named its expert team to put Brisbane back on track for 2032, some Olympic stakeholders were hearing about it for the first time.
- by Matt Dennien
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